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Xabi Alonso's proposed summer move to Chelsea now looks even likelier as the club privately confirmed to ESPN they have concrete interest in the player. The midfielder’s future has been the subject of increased speculation over the last two days, with the Independent reporting that he could be available at a cut price when Jose Mourinho arrives at Stamford Bridge in the summer. It now appears likely that the Portuguese coach will return to Chelsea once he leaves Real Madrid and, to a significant degree, it is Alonso’s relationship with the coach that is leading to an expected departure from the Bernabeu. Sources have said that the 31-year-old is "deeply unimpressed" with the current tension at Madrid. While a number of the Spanish side’s squad have turned against Mourinho - and even lobbied for his sacking - Alonso is one of few players to stay ultra loyal to the manager. As a part consequence of that, it is understood that both Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa have been effectively ostracised by the Spanish national squad. The midfielder was one of the key exponents of the aggressive approach that Mourinho often used against Barcelona, greatly increasing friction. Alonso is now known to want a move away from Spain, preferably to London. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has also previously been an admirer of the midfielder and tried to sign him in 2009 before Alonso moved from Liverpool to Real Madrid. Yet, although Arsenal may resurrect a bid, there are a number of reasons why he is far more likely to go to Chelsea. Aside from Alonso wanting to keep working with Mourinho, his position is one area that the club specifically want to improve this summer. The Spaniard would be a perfect, with Mourinho understood to have made this known in negotiations. Chelsea near Xabi Alonso capture - ESPN FC

No, this is not a thread about him coming back. We should all know by now that's never going to happen. This is a thread to simply appreciate his genius, since I couldn't find a thread about him already (did I just miss it somehow?). I was prompted to post it when I saw this particular bit of brilliance from the bearded wonder: [YOUTUBE]v6ywhdq1o50[/YOUTUBE]

As a result of being at the match tonight, I missed seeing the great ones face on the television screens. Someone get me a picture of him at tonight's match, please. Oh the man is a midfield maestro...

"and then he replaced me with Lucas!"....

From the offal Reds agree Mascherano fee 27th Aug 2010 - Latest News Liverpool Football Club have agreed terms for the transfer of Javier Mascherano to FC Barcelona. The Spanish club have now been given permission to speak to the Argentina midfielder.

Yes i wish my incorrectly spelt name sake would just go. I cannot be assed with a fucking saga and more pining for a move. Just fuck him off asap and look for a replacement. Id sell him tomorrow if i had the chance, irrespective of how good he is. Thankyou now fuck off. Bitch over

World Cup winner Xabi Alonso advises young Liverpool striker Daniel Pacheco on Anfield exitBy Sportsmail Reporter Last updated at 11:26 PM on 29th July 2010 Comments (0) Add to My Stories Xabi Alonso is aiding Liverpool striker Daniel Pacheco as he gets set to quit Anfield. Despite impressing for Spain at the Under 19 European Championship in France, the 19-year-old thinks he has little chance of breaking into Roy Hodgson's team and is tempted by a move to Real Sociedad. Kop out: Promising Spain Under 19 striker Daniel Pacheco is contemplating a move away from Liverpool this summer The Basque club are keen and Pacheco admitted he had been guided by Real Madrid midfielder Alonso, who played for five years at Sociedad before joining Liverpool in 2004. 'Playing for Sociedad appeals to me. I have heard good things about the club, the city and the people. He (Alonso) has been helping and advising me,' said Pacheco. Good to talk: Former Anfield favourite Xabi Alonso is advising Pacheco over a move to Real Sociedad 'I've been told good things about the coach. They say he bets on youngsters who have character.' Read more: Xabi Alonso advises Liverpool striker Daniel Pacheco on Anfield exit | Mail Online What a pile of shit surely we would'nt sell him would we?

Monday 23 of August. You and me.